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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.74, 9,211.92 and 2,446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.74, 9,211.92 and 2,446.54 is: 3,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.74 : 9,211.92 = 2,446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.74/9,211.92 = 2,446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.74x = 9,211.92 × 2,446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.74x = 22,537,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,330.76/6,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.34

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